US MODEL 03-A3 "Springfield"

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Category: US Firearms

Published: Wednesday, 01 May 2013 14:53

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Nation: United States

Design: Mauser, adopted from M1903

Action: Bolt Action

Capacity: 5 shot

Caliber: .30-06

Mfg. by:  Remington and Smith Corona

When the US entered WWII the demand for rifles exceeded production of the M1 Garand.  Tooling was available for the M1903.  Modifications were made to simplify production and use, resulting in the 03-A3.